1949-1955: Shifting US policy in Asia Flashcards
(12 cards)
When was the White Paper on China
1949
What was the White Paper on China
It was a justification on US policy towards China
Assumed that US could not save Jiang’s regime
The Chinese Communist were separate to Soviets
Mao was seen in a neutral light
What was the reaction to White Paper on China
Negative reaction as Truman was accused of losing China
Uproar from Chinese lobby
What was the China lobby
Group seeking to influence people and government of the US on behalf on the Nationalist regime of Chiang Kai-Shek
What was McCarthyism
An anti-communist crusade linking to Red Scare
When was the Defensive Perimeter strategy
A speech given 12th January 1950
What was the Defensive Perimeter strategy
Dean Acheson speech where the US was uncertain about their extent of its commitment in Asia.
Gave an umbrella that covered Japan, Okinawa, and Philippines
However was unclear about Taiwan, South Korea, and SE Asia
When was NSC 68
1950
What was NSC 68
Commissioned by Truman to review their Cold War policy after losing China
What did NSC 68 contain
Viewed the world as Bipolar and monolithic view of communism showing how the US foreign viewed Asia
Recommend of conventional and nuclear weapons to contain communism. Ready to use limited war and roll back
Did the US dominate the UN (support)
HQ in New York
Of 50 og members, 20 from capitalist states
Middle East Areas with large GB and US influence
Limited number of new states
Mainland China not allowed to take China seat
Only Eastern was Poland
Did the US dominate the UN (challenge)
UN had 5 permanent members with all 5 having a veto
This caused Eisenhower to favour alliances to prevent Soviet
